Recipe: Rice & Lentil Salad

Forget the same old pasta salad for your next potluck. This flavorful Rice and Lentil Salad is going to be a hit! You’ll want to make this recipe part of your spring and summer repertoire; it’s the perfect side dish for a barbecue or picnic. It’s equally delicious warm, cold, or at room temperature. And ready in only 15 minutes, preparing this salad won’t get in the way of any fun!

You will get a double whammy of energy with the combination of brown rice and lentils; both provide the perfect combination of protein, complex carbs, and fiber that help you to maintain high energy all day long. Serve this salad alongside your favorite lean proteins for a powerhouse meal, or make it a new addition to your #MeatlessMonday repertoire.

 

Ingredients:

Directions:

Whisk oil, vinegar, shallot, mustard, paprika, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add rice, lentils, carrot and parsley; stir to combine.

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